A holy ritual
ablution given to a deity with oil, milk, scented powder, honey, rose
water, ghee and more.

Archana

Devotional
worship offered to the deity by the priest with flowers.

Bhajan

A devotional
song.

Bhakti

Devotion to god.

Dakshina

An offering of
money, fruit, flowers or food made to the priest for performing
the religious ceremonies.

Hindu
Temples in the United States

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India
is a land of artistic and wonderful temples. Hindu Temples have not only
been great abodes for worship but landmarks of architecture of the
Indian sub-continent.

Indians
who have settled in the United States look for the same peaceful abodes
to pray and worship the many gods, goddesses and deities. The
religious landscape of the southeastern United States is becoming more
diverse, as is the population. Along with the “church on every
corner,” Hindu temples, Buddhist centers, mosques, and other religious
centers contribute to the communities of this region.

We
have to applaud the work of many of the Indians who have come together
to build these temples and places of worship for the Indian population
here. Some of the architectural marvels that have sprung from this hard
work will make you feel as if you are visiting a temple in India.

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Most
temple schedules and communities vary. Many are open on a daily
basis for worship (morning and/or evening), often with longer hours on
the weekends. Some have hired one or more full-time priests, while
volunteers lead the rituals in other temples. Hindu festivals and
holy days are celebrated at the temples with special rituals, food,
cultural programs, and socializing. Most of the temples also have
facilities for social and cultural events.

There
is "The
Council of Hindu Temples of North America" which acts as a
center of resource for all temples including information on model
bylaws, temple management, hiring of priests, etc. Contact them for help
regarding the same.

GRANGER, IOWA, July 8,
2001: Hindu leaders say a $3 million temple and cultural center
being built three miles north of Granger will be the first Hindu
temple in the state. Construction on the $1.5 million temple will
start this fall and is expected to be completed by next spring.